Mission Beach

In early 1915 the Hull River Aboriginal Settlement near Mission Beach was established. Although no such settlement was ever set up in Mission Beach, the locals referred to the general area as Mission Beach - the home of the "Mission". And the name stuck. The area of Mission Beach today is a showcase example of how tourism and pristine sensitive natural enviornments can work hand in hand to bring about something truely unique. The holiday maker will find shopping villages, restaurants and a seemingly endless supply of tours and activities, all serving to support accommodation venues of every type and style. Snapshot of Mission Beach: Two main shopping villages. Restaurants and Eateries. Post Office. Closest point to the Great Barrier Reef. Numerous Rainforest walks and tours. Tours & Activities to suit everyone. 14 klm of pristine North Queensland beach. Great Barrier Reef trips. Dunk Island day trips. Sailing and motor boat hire. Numerous accommodation choices. While Mission Beach does enjoy a reputation of being a peaceful eco tourism destination, you can certainly thrill to some of the most exciting activities on offer anywhere. From hurtling earthwards skydiving to shooting the rapids white water rafting, Mission Beach is quickly positioning itself as a thrill seeker holiday destination too!